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I Carry: S&W Bodyguard 380 in a Blue Force Gear Pocket Holster

Welcome to another episode of "I Carry," Shooting Illustrated's weekly video series covering the guns and gear needed to put together an ideal everyday-carry kit. Today, we have a Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380 pistol in a Blue Force Gear UltraComp

A Gun Girl's 5 Rules for Conceal Carry

You need to choose the gun and holster combo that is best for YOU. It doesn't matter what is best for the I started out carrying the M&P Shield in a 40 caliber, and recently downsized to a Bodyguard 380 because it's smaller. A large-frame handgun

Review: Smith & Wesson M&P380 Shield EZ

You may remember the Bodyguard 380, introduced in 2011 and upgraded as the M&P Bodyguard 380 in 2014. It is a popular pocket pistol, along with its brother, the Bodyguard .38 revolver. Smith & Wesson has been taking the pulse of the gun buyers'

I Carry: Kahr CM9 in a Blackhawk TecGrip Holster

It's barely larger in size and weight than the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380, yet it's chambered in 9 mm. Capacity is 7 rounds total, slightly less than larger single-stacks but on par with micro-380s, and in either case, hardly a dealbreaker

The Smith and Wesson Bodyguard has a 2.75” barrel. The gun is 5.4” in length, 4.1” in height, and a very svelte 0.75” in width. At 11.85 ozs., it is very light, yet retains enough weight and size that it does not handle like a toy.

I wrote a review for BlueSheepdog.com of the new LAPD-approved Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380 pistol in September of last year. I thought I would give you an update as to my continuing experience with the gun. This being Florida, I would say that firearm choices for concealed carry are sometimes dictated by the hot weather clothing.